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Mannerism




Developed in reaction to the Renaissance, characterized by artificiality and elongation.




Dada




Anti-art movement that rejected conventional aesthetics and embraced absurdity.




Art Deco




Reflected confidence, prosperity, and the industrial aesthetic of the era.




Roman Art




Spread Classical Greek art and culture throughout Europe.




Post-Impressionism




Varied individual styles that built on Impressionism but also reacted against its limitations.




Minimalism




Emphasized simplicity, using geometric shapes and often monochromatic palettes.




Conceptual Art




Prioritized ideas over visual form.




Street Art




Challenged traditional venues with public, often unsanctioned works.




Art Nouveau




Introduced intricate, flowing designs inspired by natural forms.




Installation Art




Transformed spaces to create immersive experiences.




Renaissance Art




Revitalized classical forms and humanist principles, leading to an era of artistic breakthroughs.




Ancient Egyptian Art




Developed an iconic style focused on order and monumental structures.




Baroque Art




Introduced dramatic movement, contrast, and emotional intensity.




Cubism




Challenged traditional perspective with abstract forms and multiple viewpoints.




Pop Art




Blurred distinctions between high art and popular culture.




Surrealism




Explored the unconscious mind through dreamlike and fantastic imagery.




Performance Art




Revolutionized the boundaries between life and art.




Classical Greek Art




Established the foundations of Western Art, emphasizing naturalism and humanism.




Romanticism




Emphasized emotion, individualism, and the glory of nature.




Impressionism




Focused on capturing light, movement, and moments in time.




Young British Artists (YBAs)




Controversial works, often with a shock factor, that reflected on modern society.




Byzantine Art




Preserved and evolved Christian themes with a unique aesthetic.




Neoclassicism




Revived Classical aesthetics and Enlightenment values.




Abstract Expressionism




Focused on spontaneous, personal expression through abstract works.




Realism




Portrayed subjects as they were, often highlighting social issues.




Harlem Renaissance




Fostered a new era of African American art and culture in the 1920s and 1930s.




Photorealism




Produced paintings that resembled high-resolution photographs.




Prehistoric Art




Introduced fundamental concepts of symbolism and representation.




Rococo Art




Reflected gaiety, frivolity, and the fanciful in French aristocracy.




Futurism




Celebrated technology, dynamism, and speed, often with a political angle.




Environmental Art




Highlighted environmental issues and the relationship between nature and art.




Postmodernism




Rejected the constraints of modernism and embraced complexity and contradiction.




Contemporary Aboriginal Art




Combined traditional Indigenous Australian art with contemporary themes.




Digital/New Media Art




Utilized technological advancements to create new forms of art.




Northern Renaissance




Focused on meticulous detail, realistic landscapes, and a more naturalistic treatment of figures.
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